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Ranch Worker

Elk Grove, CA · On-site

$19.50/hr

Ranch Hand Wilton, Ca Our client is seeking the very best Ranch worker to support all crew catch duties throughout the ranch facility this includes the following. * Power Washing and sanitation of ...

Kenwood BPSC Hunt Club LLC

Ranch Hand 3

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Perform advanced carpentry repairs and building improvements across the ranch * Lead and support landscaping development and care, with understanding of native plant life cycles and seasonal ...

Pacific Coast Producers

Ranch Laborer

Oroville, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Operate a variety of farm equipment safely and proficiently. * Perform general ranch labor, including weed eating, pulling weeds, and shoveling trenches. * Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations ...

California Dairy Farms General Partnership

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Calf Ranch Manager

Hilmar, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Oversees calf ranch programs across multiple facilities, including daily operations from newborn to ... Essential Duties/Responsibilities: · Multi-Site Farm Operations & Continuous Improvement · Rotate ...

Pacific Ag Management Inc

Farm Supervisor

Wasco, CA · On-site

$70.30K - $75K/yr

Makes inventory farm or ranch equipment and inspect for proper function and ensure quality assurance of equipment operations; and make requisitions as needed. * Confers with farm crew leads when ...

Pacific AG Management, Inc

Farm Supervisor

Wasco, CA

$70.30K - $75K/yr

Makes inventory farm or ranch equipment and inspect for proper function and ensure quality assurance of equipment operations; and make requisitions as needed. * Confers with farm crew leads when ...

LIMONEIRA

General Ranch Worker 1

Santa Paula, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

The General Ranch Worker is responsible for the cultural practices in the ranch and for the safety ... Must have knowledge of all farming related tasks; three years of farming experience (includes ...

LIMONEIRA COMPANY

General Ranch Worker 1

Santa Paula, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

The General Ranch Worker is responsible for the cultural practices in the ranch and for the safety ... Must have knowledge of all farming related tasks; three years of farming experience (includes ...

Pathfinder Ranch

Equestrian Assistant

CA · On-site

$16.90 - $19.90/hr

Prepare and care for all farm animals used for programming including (but not limited to): feeding ... Exhibit the ability to work well within the Pathfinder Ranch organization and with other employees.

LIMONEIRA COMPANY

General Ranch Worker 1

Santa Paula, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

The General Ranch Worker is responsible for the cultural practices in the ranch and for the safety ... Must have knowledge of all farming related tasks; three years of farming experience (includes ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm ranch in California is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Farm Ranch job involves managing and maintaining agricultural land used for farming and livestock. Responsibilities may include planting crops, caring for animals, repairing equipment, and overseeing daily operations. Workers may operate machinery, monitor irrigation systems, and ensure the health of livestock. Depending on the size of the ranch, tasks can range from manual labor to business management. Experience in agriculture, animal husbandry, and machinery operation is often beneficial for this role.

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Farm Ranch roles often involve early mornings and long days, especially during planting, harvest, or calving seasons, and may require weekend or holiday work depending on livestock and crop needs. The work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, so candidates should be comfortable with physically demanding tasks and changing environments. Working as part of a small, close-knit team is common, which allows for strong camaraderie and skill-building. The fast pace and diverse daily responsibilities offer plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience and advance to supervisory or specialized roles over time.
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Assistant Ranch Drive-On - Monte Vista 3 Complex (Denair)

Assistant Ranch Drive-On - Monte Vista 3 Complex (Denair)

Foster Farms

Denair, CA

$18.25/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

248th of 379 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best
and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our
success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment,
while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.
Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $18.25 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

  • Contribute to, assist and relieve the Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryer ranch activities and functions.
  • Assist manager to direct the grow out program of fryers through the setup of the ranch, brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, medications, so that conditions are maintained to meet the highest possible level of quality and productivity.
  • Assist in maintaining the ranch facilities and equipment for optimal usage and good appearance: arranging with the maintenance department for needed materials and service calls. Follow, assist and enforce to maintain strict sanitation conditions and disease protection procedures, and being constantly aware of the bird's health. Report any abnormalities to the Manager or Field Supervisor. React responsibly to emergencies that could adversely affect the chickens, day or night.
  • Assist Ranch Manager to manage and control all ranch production costs, to include all labor, fuel, supply, utility, medication, and ranch maintenance costs.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate and complete records pertaining to all ranch activities, i.e., feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
  • Assist Ranch Manager to provide proper training and delegation of duties to all ranch personnel.
  • Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare and disease prevention guidelines.
  • Maintain a high awareness of industrial safety and report any problem(s) directly to Field Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
  • Preferably, will have poultry raising experience.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
  • Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Must have good mathematical and organizational skills.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
  • Must be able to move and lift 50 pounds.
  • Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be willing and able to respond as necessary to alarms and adverse conditions affecting the chickens.
  • Must be able to work as scheduled/needed to include overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
  • Must be able to follow and enforce company standards, guidelines and policies on anyone working on his/her ranch complex.
  • Must have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

  • Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
  • Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
  • Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
  • Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
  • Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
  • Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality
food and great moments for millions of families.

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